Porto Palermo-Llamani Bay Protected Area (Natural Park)

Albania's second declared marine protected area, in Porto Palermo Bay south of Himarë, Vlorë County. Declared a Natural Park by Council of Ministers Decision (DCM) No. 557, dated 29.07.2022. Total area 1,694.98 ha including 1,490.4 ha of marine area, zoned into a strictly protected core zone (~25%, a no-take zone with the highest level of protection), a traditional-use/sustainable-development zone, and a recreational zone. The core (no-take) zone prohibits fishing; spearfishing should be treated as prohibited at least within the core zone.